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Golden Dome czar signals space-based interceptors not guaranteed, as DoD weighs cost - Breaking Defense

Golden Dome May Drop Space Interceptors if Costs Stay Too High

Gen. Michael Guetlein said boost-phase intercept from space will not be produced if it is not affordable and scalable.
The Space Force has already awarded prototype deals to multiple vendors.
A $2 billion fiscal 2027 procurement line for special space activities may contain related funding, but the budget picture remains unclear.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Air Force kicks off AMTI program with competition for first 'increment' - Breaking Defense

Air Force Opens Competition for First Operational Space-Based Aircraft-Tracking Satellites

The Air Force says it has awarded a base contract and is competing the first operational AMTI increment.
Officials argue the technology has already been demonstrated and the challenge now is affordability and scale.
The Space Force’s fiscal 2027 request includes $7 billion to start buying space-based AMTI systems.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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CH-47 Chinook Air-Launching Swarms Of Drones Touted As Future Feature

Boeing Pushes Chinook Toward Drone-Swarm and Optional-Crew Missions

Boeing showcased a concept for Chinook-launched drone swarms.
The company is funding work toward a possible demonstration phase.
An optionally crewed Chinook is part of Boeing’s longer-term pitch.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via twz.com

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B-21 Raider Seen From Above For The First Time

B-21 Refueling Test Image Offers the Clearest Top-Down View Yet of America’s Next Stealth Bomber

Northrop Grumman released the first full overhead image of the B-21 during early aerial refueling trials.
The image offers a rare look at the bomber’s planform and exhaust area, both central to stealth design.
Northrop says the first operational aircraft is planned for Ellsworth Air Force Base in 2027.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via twz.com

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Regent Squire Wing-In-Ground Effect Drone Demonstrator Makes First Flight

Regent’s Squire Drone Demonstrator Takes First Flight as Marines Watch Ground-Effect Logistics Concept

Regent says the Squire sub-scale demonstrator completed a first test flight in Rhode Island.
The design uses hydrofoils and wing-in-ground effect flight just above the water surface.
The Marines say they are monitoring the concept for potential contested-area missions.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via twz.com

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Naval Blockade Of Iran Now In Full Effect (Updated)

U.S. Expands Maritime Pressure With Full Blockade of Iranian Ports and Coastal Areas

CENTCOM says the blockade covers all Iranian Gulf ports and coastal areas.
Neutral passage through Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations is not supposed to be impeded.
Unauthorized vessels entering or leaving the blockaded area may face interception, diversion, or capture.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via twz.com

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US military eyes high-energy ‘laser dome’ for domestic air defense

FAA and Pentagon clear path for border laser-drone defenses after safety review

Defense News reports a new FAA-DoD safety agreement covering laser use against drones.
The review followed two February incidents that led to airspace shutdowns in Texas.
The safety assessment said the systems do not present undue risk to passenger aircraft.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Europe must wean off 'addiction' to US military, Swedish DefMin says - Breaking Defense

Sweden’s Defense Minister Says Europe Must End Its Dependence on US Military Power

Pål Jonson says Europe cannot remain “addicted” to US military power.
Sweden says it still wants cohesion and unity inside NATO.
The country continues major US-linked defense purchases including HIMARS and Patriot systems.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump says

Trump Says U.S. Navy Will Blockade the Strait of Hormuz After Iran Talks Fail

Trump said the U.S. Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately.
He also said U.S. forces would interdict vessels that had paid tolls to Iran.
The move followed failed direct talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations.
Because roughly 20% of global energy supplies pass through the strait, the announcement has broad economic implications.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via defensenews.com

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US-Iran peace talks end without deal as delegations leave Pakistan

U.S.-Iran Talks End Without Deal, Leaving a Fragile Ceasefire Under Strain

U.S. and Iranian negotiators left Islamabad without an agreement after 21 hours of talks.
The main unresolved disputes include Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials say preserving the current ceasefire remains imperative despite the failed talks.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via defensenews.com

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UK accuses Russia of covert submarine operation threatening undersea cables - Breaking Defense

UK Says It Tracked Russian Submarines Near Critical Infrastructure Around British Waters

The UK says it tracked an Akula-class submarine and two GUGI surveillance submarines near critical infrastructure.
Britain reported no evidence of damage but warned Russia of serious consequences for any sabotage attempt.
The monitoring effort involved RAF and Royal Navy assets with support from Norway.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Pentagon, FAA sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near Mexico

FAA Clears Pentagon Use of Counter-Drone Laser Near the U.S.-Mexico Border After Safety Review

The FAA and Pentagon approved use of a high-energy laser counter-drone system near the southern border.
The decision followed safety testing after earlier incidents involving a government drone and disrupted flights.
Officials cite more than 1,000 monthly drone incursions along the border.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Hezbollah Ramping Up FPV Drone Attacks On IDF In Lebanon

Hezbollah’s FPV drone campaign in Lebanon signals how quickly battlefield tactics are spreading

Hezbollah is reportedly increasing FPV drone strikes on Israeli forces in Lebanon.
The attacks show how low-cost drone tactics are spreading from Ukraine to other conflicts.
Possible use of fiber-optic guidance could reduce the effectiveness of jamming-based defenses.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via twz.com

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New Views Of Massive RQ-180 Stealth Drone Flying Over Greece

New Footage Offers a Clearer Look at the Secretive RQ-180 Near Greece

A large stealth drone commonly called the RQ-180 has been seen around Larissa Air Base in Greece for nearly four weeks.
New footage offers clearer views of the aircraft in flight.
The latest imagery shows a pair of large electro-optical apertures under the central fuselage.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via twz.com

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CIA employees will get AI 'coworkers'—and eventually run teams of AI agents, deputy says

CIA Says Analysts Will Get AI ‘Coworkers’ Before Managing Teams of Agents

The CIA says AI coworkers will help analysts draft, edit, compare, and triage rather than replace human judgment.
Deputy Director Michael Ellis said the agency had more than 300 AI projects last year and used AI to generate an intelligence report for the first time.
Within a decade, the agency expects officers to supervise teams of AI agents as autonomous mission partners.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via defenseone.com

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UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables

Britain says it exposed and deterred a Russian undersea surveillance operation

Britain says Russian submarines operated for more than a month around critical undersea infrastructure.
The U.K. and Norway say they tracked the vessels with ships and maritime patrol aircraft.
London says no damage occurred and is using the disclosure as a deterrent signal.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via defensenews.com

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France to increase defense spending by $42 billion, mulls new tank effort - Breaking Defense

France Unveils €36 Billion Defense Boost and Weighs Interim Tank Program

France proposed a €36 billion defense budget increase over four years.
Paris is considering an interim tank before MGCS is ready.
The plan also prioritizes military space capabilities and reserve growth.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Trump says he has agreed to two-week ceasefire with Iran

Trump says two-week ceasefire with Iran has been agreed

Trump said the U.S. agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on April 7.
Pakistan was identified as the mediator, and Israel was reported to have accepted the pause.
The arrangement is tied to Iran pausing its Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Missile launches were reportedly detected shortly after the announcement, underscoring the truce's fragility.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via defensenews.com

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UK's HAL10 launcher can send 10 drones into the sky within seconds

UK Drone Launcher Claim Highlights the Military’s Push for Faster Small-UAS Deployment

Interesting Engineering says ISS Aerospace has developed a compact launcher for rapid drone deployment.
The system is described as able to deploy 10 drones for battlefield surveillance.
The item reflects broader military interest in faster, more distributed small-drone operations.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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Bell, M1 advance to final phase of Army’s Flight School Next competition - Breaking Defense

Bell and M1 Reach Final Phase in Army Flight School Next Contest

Bell and M1 advanced to Phase IV of the Army’s Flight School Next competition.
Bell is offering the 505 as prime contractor, while M1 is using Robinson’s R-66 as prime.
The program covers aircraft, curriculum, and acquisition design for initial rotary-wing training.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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